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US announces visa ban on Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians
The United States (US) has imposed visa ban on Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The move was anounced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, December 5,…
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Saudi Arabia offers 30-yr tax cuts woo regional HQs to Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a 30-year tax-relief package for foreign companies that establish their regional headquarters in its capital city Riyadh. The decision was taken in coordination…
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14 injured during turbulence on Perth-Dubai Emirates flight
At least 14 passengers and crew were injured after an Emirates flight from Perth in Western Australia to Dubai encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, December 5. Emirates flight EK421 was affected by…
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Ruler of Dubai inaugurates world’s largest concentrated solar power project
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, vice president and ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday, December 6, inaugurated the world’s largest concentrated solar park project (CSP) in Dubai. The project is part of…
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UAE: Indian among 3 expats who won Rs 22L each in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based three expats from India, Pakistan, and Thailand have won a staggering Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,69,410) in the 157th Mahzooz weekly draw. The winner Meenakshisundaram, Sayed…
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Australia: Over 200 Muslim organisations stands in solidarity with advocates of Palestine
The Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) is standing in solidarity with all Palestinian advocates and rejecting biased and unfair targeting by media agencies. AAM, representing more than 200 Muslim organisations in Australia…
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‘Here to make it easier for Muslims in India to go to Makkah, Madinah”: Saudi Minister of Haj
New Delhi: Saudi Minister of Haj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah on Wednesday said “We are here to make it easier for Muslims in India to go to Makkah and Madinah…
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Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by IDF over Red Sea
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that a surface-to-surface missile, believed to have been launched from Yemen, was intercepted over the Red Sea using the long-range Arrow air…
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Meet 2 Emirati women in Forbes’ list of ‘Most Powerful Women’
Abu Dhabi: Two eminent United Arab Emirates (UAE) businesswomen, Hana Al Rostamani and Raja Al Gurg, have been named among Forbes’ annual list of ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ of 2023. The…
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Asian man arrested at Dubai Airport for smuggling 8.9 kg marijuana
Abu Dhabi: An Asian man has been arrested at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for trying to smuggle 8.9 kg of marijuana into the country. Dubai Customs officers became suspicious of the man’s…
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S.Korea asks UAE to correct nat’l flag image mix-up on COP28 website
Seoul: South Korea has requested the UAE correct the faulty posting of North Korea’s national flag as that of South Korea on the website of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference…
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UAE extradites Sanjay Shah to Denmark over USD 1.8 billion fraud
Abu Dhabi: The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) extradited British citizen of Indian origin Sanjay Shah to Denmark on Wednesday, December 6, for trial over an alleged 1.8 billion dollar…
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Saudi Arabia reveals various visas for Indian Umrah pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has revealed six different visas and travel options for those Indians intending to perform Umrah. Taking to X, on Tuesday, December 5, the Saudi ministry…
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IDF issues apology after strikes kills Lebanese solider
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an apology to the Lebanse army after its missile attack hit a Lebanese military base killing one soldier and injuring few more. IDF…
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Congress seeks discussion in LS on 8 ex-Indian Navy men in Qatar
New Delhi: Congress Lok Sabha MPs Gaurav Gogoi, Manickam Tagore and Manish Tewari moved adjournment notices in the House for demanding a discussion on the fresh firing incident in Manipur, the “critical…
